Before listening to a single note of Suris’ new album, “Pertinax”, I spent a few minutes just looking at the word. Pertinax. It has the distinct ring of a Stoic philosopher’s last defiant utterance or maybe a type of beetle known for its unusually stubborn shell. What a curious flag to fly for a collection of songs in an age of fleeting distraction. But...

Christopher-James: The Unconventional Maestro of Montreal's Rap Scene In the heart of Montreal, where poutine and maple syrup meet the thrumming beats of an electrifying music scene, we find a unique voice rising. That voice belongs to Christopher-James, an artist who has been meticulously crafting his own brand of rap for over three years. Uniquely marked by his signature melancholic tones and sincere lyrics, Christopher-James' music offers...